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Overview
- Duration:7 hours 0 minutes
- Travelers:4 - 7 guests
- Tour Type:Group tour
- Language:English
Travel in a comfortable shared mini-van (max. 7 guests) with pick-up from your accommodation. Explore the authentic side of Crete on a full-day excursion full of beautiful landscapes, aromas and flavours. Travel to Lasithi and Agios Nikolaos, where Cretan tradition, local gastronomy and the unique beauty of the island combine to create a truly unique experience.
Start with a route through the traditional villages of Lasithi, where you will discover the local way of life, history and customs. Visit a mythology park, where the myths and stories of ancient Crete come to life in a unique natural environment.
Continue with an introduction to Cretan culinary traditions. Enjoy a wine tasting, try local produce and olive oil products and discover flavours that are an integral part of the Cretan diet.
Then, discover the art of traditional pottery with a visit to a pottery workshop, where the processing of clay continues a centuries-old tradition.
One of the highlights of the day is the traditional Cretan meal, with food cooked in a wood-fired oven. Enjoy an authentic gastronomic experience that highlights the flavours and aromas of Cretan cuisine.
Complete your excursion with a visit to the beautiful town of Agios Nikolaos. Enjoy free time to explore the town and the picturesque Lake Voulismeni, take photos, enjoy a coffee and relax by the sea.
Lasithi – Agios Nikolaos: Taste of Crete
A day dedicated to Crete — a place worth discovering, tasting and remembering!
Highlights
- Discover the authentic side of Crete on a full-day excursion from Heraklion
- Visit a mythology park and learn about the myths of ancient Crete
- Enjoy a wine tasting and try local produce and olive oil products
- Visit a pottery workshop and learn about the art of traditional pottery
- Enjoy a traditional Cretan meal cooked in a wood-fired oven
Includes/Excludes
- Transportation and sightseeing
- Visit to the Mythology Park (entrance fee included)
- Wine tasting
- Tasting of local products and olive oil products
- Introduction to traditional pottery
- Visits to traditional villages of Lasithi
- Traditional Cretan meal with food cooked in a wood-fired oven
- Visit to Agios Nikolaos
- Tips and personal expenses
- Anything not listed as included
Cancellation policy
Itinerary
Expand allPick-up services
Pick-up from the entrance of your accommodation, from Ammoudara (Heraklion) to Sissi. The exact pick-up time will be sent to you by email.
Greek Mythology Thematic Park
Arrival and free time at the Greek Mythology Thematic Park (entrance fee included).
Wine & local product tasting at Psychro Village
Wine, olive oil, marmalade and local product tasting at a traditional workshop in Psychro village.
Pottery workshop
Learn the ancient art of pottery at a traditional workshop in Psychro village.
Traditional taverna for lunch
Enjoy a traditionally made lunch cooked in a wood-fired oven.
Agios Nikolaos town
Free time to explore the town or enjoy a coffee by Lake Voulismeni.
Drop-off services
Return and drop-off at the entrance of your accommodation.
